The Business Reference and Services Section (BRASS) seeks applicants for the 2010 BRASS Gale Cengage Learning Student Travel Award, a cash award to assist a current library school student with an interest in business reference librarianship with attending the upcoming 2010 ALA Annual Conference.

Students enrolled in an ALA-accredited library school program are encouraged to apply for this travel scholarship—a $1,000 cash award to cover travel expenses incurred for participating in the conference, June 24-29 in Washington, D.C. Candidates must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career as a business reference librarian, as well as the potential to become a leader in the profession. The award committee will examine the applicant’s demonstrated coursework, internships, jobs, special projects and/or related activities.

In addition to the cash award, the winner will receive a one-year membership to ALA, RUSA and BRASS, if they are not already a member. The winner will be expected to participate in BRASS events such as presentations, programs and committee meetings at the conference, and will also write a brief article about the conference experience to be publishing in a subsequent issue of RUSA Update, the division’s newsletter.

Those interested in submitting a nomination for this award can download the nomination form from the awards section of the RUSA website or request the form from Liz Markel, RUSA Marketing Specialist, or from Diana Wu, chairperson for the award committee. All nominations must be received by Dec. 15. The winner will be recognized at the RUSA Awards Ceremony on the Monday of the ALA Annual Conference.